by Alissa | Jul 25, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, lifehacks, motherhood, random thoughts, self-improvement
Lately I’ve been extremely self-critical. For example, we went to the beach yesterday and as I was looking with disdain at the pictures my husband took on his phone, I said, “I think my days of no makeup are over.” I see myself in the mirror and though logically I...
by Alissa | Jul 13, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, giveaway, giveaway, motherhood, random thoughts
Sometimes things don’t go according to plan. At least not according to my plan. In my plan, our twins were coming in April and my February appointment to get a tour of the hospital would put my mind at ease. I was nervous to deliver twins! I looked forward to the baby...
by Alissa | Jul 12, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, giveaway, giveaway, motherhood, random thoughts
This morning I sat at my computer, not exactly sure what in the world I should share with you. Even when I planned my week, I knew exactly what I wanted to write about each day—except today. My mind kept going blank. When I thought of something, I realized it would go...
by Alissa | Jul 10, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, giveaway, giveaway, marriage, random thoughts
We recently celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary. I am very grateful for 15 wonderful years with my best friend and sweetheart. In honor of my blogiversary, I want to share a different sort of experience about our wedding reception. This experience also qualifies...
by Alissa | Jul 9, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, giveaway, giveaway, random thoughts, Writing
I have been creating and recording stories since my earliest memories. I love the feeling of a notebook and pen in hand and I always have. My preferred writing method nowadays is typing on a keyboard, but my love of words and stories has never faltered. My biggest...
by Alissa | Jul 8, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, giveaway, random thoughts, self-improvement, Writing
When I was in high school, the lunch lady in charge of the rolls nicknamed me “Smiley” (along with half of the student body…). I looked for her every time I went through the line and she always hooked me up with fresh rolls that were just out of the...